Amelia Island Beaches

Soak up the sun on our 3.5 miles of uncrowded Amelia Island beach. Put your toes in the sand and enjoy a leisurely stroll down the beach as the sun rises over the Atlantic Ocean. Collect shells and shark teeth washed from the tides, splash in the waves, or simply relax in the shade of one of our beach cabanas.

Beach rentals* are available throughout the spring and summer, including cabanas and chairs, boogie boards and beach games. Advance reservations highly recommended.  book online.

SEA TURTLE NESTING

• Nesting Season: May through end of October
• How to Protect Sea Turtles: 
  • Keep beach flat - fill in any holes and flatten sand sculptures/sandcastles
  • Keep beach dark - only use red flashlights at night
  • Keep beach clean - leave nothing behind
  • Do not disturb sea turtle nests

   

BEACH ORDINANCE

• Personal Items: Effective May 30th, 2016 the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners passed an ordinance regulating beach furniture to ensure safe nesting grounds for sea turtles. Beach furniture, tents, etc. must be removed from the beach between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Personal items left on the beach during these hours will be removed and disposed of by the county.
• Alcoholic Beverages: Unlawful for any person to consume or drink beer, wine or alcoholic beverage at any county-owned or controlled recreation area.
  Possession of any open container containing an alcoholic beverage is prohibited. Violations are punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 and/or ten days incarceration.
• Dogs: Dogs must be under a leash at all times. Littering is prohibited.
• Open Fires:  No open fires allowed from May 1 through October 31, due to Marine Turtle Nesting Season.